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What is the process for dividing a total amount among a group of people?

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To divide a total amount among a group, you divide the total by the number of people. This can result in whole numbers or fractions.

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator over the original denominator.

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What is the formula for finding the total amount consumed over several days?

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To find the total amount consumed over several days, multiply the daily amount by the number of days.

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How do you find the average number of items per group?

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To find the average number of items per group, divide the total number of items by the number of groups.

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What is a fraction of a fraction?

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A fraction of a fraction is found by multiplying the two fractions together.

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How do you find a fraction of a total?

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To find a fraction of a total, multiply the total by the fraction.

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What does it mean to share something evenly?

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To share something evenly means to divide it into equal parts so that each person receives the same amount.

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How do you express a division problem as a fraction?

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A division problem can be expressed as a fraction by placing the dividend (the number being divided) as the numerator and the divisor (the number you are dividing by) as the denominator.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations; dividing by a number is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).